Records Are Falling For Gators At State Meet

Gator President

The Gators kicked off the 2024 summer long course championship season with a bang at the IN Swimming Swimfest State Championship meet at the IU Natatorium this past weekend. Against the very best in the state, our Gators showed their might with some amazing swims, lots of time drops, and 8 new team records! The team finished with 18 points which for a team of our size is excellent! Congratulations to Tyson, Griffin, Lucas, Nick and Elyza for representing our team so well! And thanks to coaches Brooke, Joe, and especially Lucas for their long hours at the Nat all weekend long! Highlights from the meet are below.

Indiana Swimming Swimfest State Championship

  • Griffin Kroll – 2 individual swims in Boys 13-14
    • 24th in 50 Free with a Lifetime best swim (LTB)
    • 35th in 100 Free with a LTB
  • Nick McCoy – 6 individual swims in Boys 13-14
    • 12th in 100 Breast with a LTB and a new Gator Team Record!
    • 16th in 800 Free, with his 400 split setting a new Gator Team Record!
    • 21st in 400 IM with a LTB and a new Gator Team Record!
    • 22nd in 200 Breast with a LTB
    • 24th in 1500 Free
    • 37th in 200 IM with a LTB
  • Lucas Stephon – 6 individual swims in Boys 13-14
    • 23rd in 100 Breast
    • 24th in 200 Back with a LTB and breaking his own Gator Team Record!
    • 25th in 100 Back with a LTB and a new Gator Team Record!
    • 26th in 200 Breast
    • 46th in 100 Free with a LTB
    • 49th in 50 Free with a LTB
  • Elyza Tschopp – 6 individual swims in Girls 13-14
    • 18th in 200 Free with a LTB
    • 23rd in 200 IM with a LTB
    • 24th in 100 Back with a LTB
    • 24th in 400 Free with a LTB
    • 29th in 100 Free with a LTB
    • 48th in 50 Free
  • We also had 3 relays in the Boys 13-14 age group consisting of Tyson Holt, Griffin Kroll, Nick McCoy, and Lucas Stephon
    • 14th in 400 Free Relay and a new Gator Team Record!
    • 14th in 200 Free Relay and a new Gator Team Record!
    • 17th in 400 Medley Relay and a new Gator Team Record!

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A few important notes and reminders

  • End of Long Course Season Info - The practice schedule is up to date through the end of the season, with the last practices for all groups scheduled for Thursday July 25. After the Divisional Championship meet that weekend, we will take a break until short course season kicks off in September. More details about short course season will be coming soon.
  • Team Pool Party – Gators have rented out the Franklin Family Aquatic Center for a team pool party Friday August 16 from 6-8pm. This will be a great opportunity for our entire team and their families to get together, celebrate the team’s success, and just have fun! More details to come as we get closer but mark your calendars to ensure you can join us.
  • Leadership Council - This exciting program is continuing into the summer, helping our athletes of all ages with important skills surrounding leadership, mental health, sportsmanship, and goal setting. Please talk to Coach Abbi or Coach Sarah for details on this exciting new program!

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